Anatomy Midterm (Skeletal System CH 6-8)
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What color is the trochlea in the above diagram?
The appendicular skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs
false
The tibia and fibula are both weight bearing bones of the lower leg.
false
The trochlea of the humerus articulates with the trochlear notch of the radius.
false
The membrane covered "soft spots" on an infant's skull are termed the
fontanelles
Vertebrae with a tall spinous process + transverse processes with rib facets would be found in which region of the spinal column?
thoracic
Which of the bones listed below are NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?
vertebral column
The spinal cord passes through which region of a vertebra?
vertebral foramen
Vertebrae with a square spinous process + short transverse processes would be found in which region of the spinal column?
lumbar
Which is incorrect? 7 cervical vertebrae 4 sacral vertebrae 12 thoracic vertebrae 5 lumbar vertebrae
4 sacral vertebrae
The first cervical vertebra is named the ______ and allows you to ___________ your head.
atlas; nod your head
The second cervical vertebra is named the ______ and allows you to ___________ your head.
axis: shake your head "no"
Which tarsal bone articulates with the Achilles tendon?
calcaneous
Which of the following bones IS/ARE part of the pectoral girdle?
clavicle
The external acoustic meatus surrounds the
ear canal
Which of the bones listed below are NOT part of the axial skeleton?
humerus
The foramen magnum is found on the
occipital
Which of the bones listed below are NOT part of the axial skeleton?
phalanges
The pelvic girdle and appendages includes all of the bones below EXCEPT
pollex
The region of the spine that is composed of 5 fused vertebrae and acts as an attachment site for the pelvis is the
sacrum
The pectoral girdle and appendages includes all of the bones below EXCEPT
sternum
Which of the bones listed below are NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?
sternum
The jagged lines of the skull that are located between the skull bones are called:
sutures
The mastoid process is found on which bone?
temporal
The head of the femur articulates with
the acetabulum
The vertebra that has no body and articulates superiorly with the occipital condyles is
the atlas
The head of the humerus articulates with
the glenoid fossa
Indicate the incorrect pairing: the big toe; hallux the thumb; pollex supination; palms up the knee cap; popliteal pronation; palms down
the knee cap; popliteal
Why are the lower limbs thicker and stronger than the upper limbs?
the lower limbs receive the entire weight of the upper body
The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs.
true
The fibula is not useful as a weight-bearing bone; it's only use is to help stabilize the leg at the ankle.
true
The pelvis includes both appendicular AND axial bones.
true